Central Locator System (CLS) 

Fact SheetFact Sheet 

The Central Locator System (CLS) is an automated system that maintains location and contact 
information on key government officials. FEMA/NCP operates and maintains the CLS on a daily 
basis to ensure that key government officials can be located during all emergency and non-
emergency conditions. 

(Please refer to Supplemental Annex for additional information.) 

 

Benefits 

 

In the event of an emergency, the location and contact of key government officials is essential to the 
continuity of government to ensure the continuation of the nations essential functions. (Please refer 
to Supplemental Annex for additional information.) 

 

Recent Accomplishments 


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Developed and installed a ghost server to allow NCP the capability to image and deploy 
workstations and laptops without the assistance of the FEMA helpdesk 
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Researched and provided solution for compatibility problem to utilize newer laptops while 
running Legacy IPL software 
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User and maintenance hardware was updated and installed to replace antiquated equipment 
for legacy system 
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Established IPL way ahead to maintain implementation plans, action and milestones and 
schedule to reflect new technology for real time tracking. New system will provide enhanced 
capabilities in support of continuity 
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Completed an analysis of current IPL software to more accurately determine coding re-use 
feasibility 


 

 

Next Steps 

 

The current CLS is pending upgrade to the Internet Protocol Locator (IPL) after a requirements 
assessment. The IPL Upgrade Strategy, an unfunded requirement, will transition the system from 
the existing aging architecture to a synchronized, cross-domain solution. The upgrade is currently on 
hold pending the requirements assessment, but once the review is finalized the upgrade should be 
completed within 16 months. 

 

 (Please refer to Supplemental Annex for additional information.) 

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work 
together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, 
recover from, and mitigate all hazards.